Italy introduces new protocol after 1,800 schools receive bomb threats

Italy has announced the adoption of a new operational protocol to address bomb threats, following warnings sent to nearly 1,800 schools across the country about possible explosive devices on their premises.

In a statement, the government said the protocol was formally established during a technical meeting and aims to coordinate the authorities' response to such alerts, avoiding the evacuation of schools and buildings unless there is concrete evidence of a real threat.

The government confirmed that local authorities will retain the power to order evacuations if there are signs or evidence indicating an actual threat, ensuring that responses are based on risk assessment.

The decision follows a new wave of warnings targeting educational institutions across Italy, prompting the government to implement a unified mechanism for handling such reports.